MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects

The MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects course at Bournemouth University is a full-time course that combines advanced 3D computer graphics, animation systems, and visual effects knowledge along with essential skills like management. This course is designed for aspiring computer animation and visual effects practitioners interested in technical roles in the computer animation sector, such as animating, lighting, compositing or simulations.Course Content: The course includes sections on mathematics, cinematography, character animation, and technical directions in computer animation. The course is concluded with a final Master’s project where students can apply their learning in a chosen area of computer graphics, computer animation, or visual effects. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Computer Animation Techniques, Geometry and Topology for Computer Graphics, Digital Cinematography, Advanced Character Animation, and Advanced Visual Effects. The final module is the Master’s Project, which is an independently researched project in which students will demonstrate their skills.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: The course features strong links with the industry, and past students have found employment in companies such as Sony Computer Entertainment, Double Negative, DreamWorks Animation, Framestore CFC, and MPC.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/msc-computer-animation-visual-effects).